Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The Sewing Dork shows how you can make a set of fabric bowl covers to use in place of plastic wrap. Unlike plastic wrap that sees just one use before getting tossed, these fabric covers can be washed and reused… Read more ... 
This Summer Tote by Amber from Crazy Little Projects is made from bright, sunny fabrics and has plenty of room to carry around summertime essentials. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. She shows it with a… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts. You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit. Once you… Read more ... 
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can use fancy trims to make a doll’s layered skirt. The layers of fringed, pleated, or scalloped trim make the skirts extra pretty, but it’s actually a very simple skirt to… Read more ... 
Fili & Lino show how to make a double zippered pouch with two compartments inside. Each of the zippers across the top opens a different compartment. The divider is sewn into the top so the two sections are completely separate. … Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt… Read more ... 
Dawn Cornell shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this quilted scissors case. The quilted layers create a thick pouch that will cover the sharp point of your scissors. You can make it from two 5″… Read more ... 
Heather from Poppy Haus shows how she made this gorgeous throw pillow out of a couple of rag rug placemats. The placemats are the perfect size to make a throw pillow, but you could also use a 2′ x 3′ … Read more ... 
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a sparkly little girl skirt she calls The Disco Diva Skirt. You can find all kinds of sparkly fabric in the costuming section of your fabric store. It’s super fast… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Oval Messenger Bag. The egg shaped bag has asymmetrical swoosh pocket on the front. Make it from two contrasting fabrics to show off the beautiful curves of the… Read more ... 
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make this cute snail softie! I love his polka dot shell! She designed him to give as a birthday gift to her daughter’s friend, who was having a snail-themed birthday party. He’s… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. Knit sheets are a great source of inexpensive yardage, especially if you can find them on sale. If… Read more ... 
Amanda from Kitschy Coo shows how can make an exercise headband in just 10 minutes. The wide stretchy headband will keep your hair out of your face while running or playing sports. It’s takes only a few seams to make… Read more ... 
Nicole from Liola Patterns shows how you can shorten a cuffed sleeve, like you find on a men’s dress shirt. Her method keeps all of the cuff and placket details intact by shortening from the shoulder. This is a particularly… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty dog leash out of scraps of fabric and ribbon. The scraps will get pieced together, so you can use even your shorter ribbon… Read more ... 
